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The Tragedy of Herakles
Alas! alas! lament, O city; the son of Zeus, thy fairest bloom, is being cut down. Woe is thee, Hellas! that wilt cast from thee thy benefactor, and destroy him as he madly, wildly dances where no...
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Ancient Eleusis and the Mysteries
I begin to sing of rich-haired Demeter, awful goddess — of her and her trim-ankled daughter whom Aidoneus rapt away, given to him by all-seeing Zeus the loud-thunderer.(The Hymn to Demeter) Greetings...
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Agora – A Visit to the Heart of Ancient Athens
Greetings readers and history-lovers! It’s been a brilliant summer, but after some time off, new adventures, and a lot more writing, we’re back on with the blog. It’s going to be a busy fall this year...
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Mythologia: Exploring the World of Gods, Goddesses and Heroes
Greetings Readers and History-Lovers! After a long Summer break, we’re finally back on the blog to bring you more entertaining information, topics of conversation and, of course, more books! I hope...
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Mythologia: From Zero to Hero – The Story of an Epic Race
Then he [Pelops] said unto him: ‘Lo now, O Poseidon, if the kind gifts of the Cyprian goddess are anywise pleasant in thine eyes, restrain Oinomaus’ bronze spear, and send me unto Elis upon a chariot...
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Mythologia: A Song for the Underworld – Researching the Story of Orpheus and...
Greetings Readers and History-lovers! Greek Mythology is vast, and the variety of the tales therein is something to be studied and enjoyed over a lifetime. No matter what a person’s age, there is...
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Mythologia: The Reluctant Hero – Retelling the Story of Bellerophon and the...
What does it take to make a real Hero? In this vast world filled with mortals, what makes one stand out in the eyes of the Gods? These questions are not new. They’ve been explored in storytelling for...
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New Video! – The Ancient Citadel of Tiryns
Greetings History-Lovers! After a bit of a summer break, we’re back on the blog, and today we’ve got something exciting for you – a video premiere! Some of you may have noticed on our social media...
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Ghosts of Akrotiri
Greetings History-Lovers! This week on Writing the Past, we have a special post to share with you. This past summer, after twenty-two years, we were finally able to make a return trip to the Greek...
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New Video! – Ancient Akrotiri: A Short Tour
Greetings History-Lovers! Today we’ve got a new video tour that will transport you back in time to one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in the world’s history: the Minoan Eruption of Thera...
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Mythologia – New Paperback and Hardcover Releases!
New Release Alert! Eagles and Dragons Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the first paperback and hardcover editions in the Mythologia series of retellings from Greek Mythology! As some...
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Return to Mycenae
Mycenae… The name conjures something deep inside, something out of myth and legend. There is a feeling of mystery about the name, of power, and perhaps of dread. How is that? It’s just a name after...
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The Tombs of Mycenae
Greetings History and Mythology-Lovers! We are heading back to Mycenae in this post to explore the domiciles of the Dead outside the walls of the ancient citadel, that is, the great tombs of Mycenae....
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Victory for Heart of Fire!
Eagles and Dragons Publishing has some big news to share today! As many of you know, 2024 is an Olympic year, and so it is fitting that today we share some wonderful news about Heart of Fire: A Novel...
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